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Thousands with incurable breast cancer face repeated GP visits before diagnosis

By Jemma Crew, Health and Science Correspondent11th October 2019News England

Thousands of patients with incurable breast cancer are repeatedly visiting GPs before they are diagnosed amid concerns their symptoms are not being taken seriously or misinterpreted, a new report has

Health board launches ‘zimmer amnesty’ urging public to return unused equipment

By Lucinda Cameron, Reporter10th October 2019News Scotland

A health board has launched a “zimmer amnesty” urging people to return unused walking frames, sticks and crutches as part of a drive to be more environmentally friendly. NHS Greater

Outgoing Chief Medical Officer warns no-deal Brexit will put lives at risk

By Catherine Wylie and Sam Blewett, Reporters10th October 2019News England

People could die as a result of a no-deal Brexit, the outgoing Chief Medical Officer for England has warned. Professor Dame Sally Davies (pictured) said it cannot be guaranteed that

Britain tops list of countries most tolerant of mental health problems

By Jemma Crew, Health and Science Correspondent10th October 201910th October 2019News England

Britain has topped a list of countries believed to be most tolerant towards people with mental health problems, according to global research. A survey of more than 20,0000 people found

‘Nature prescriptions’ improve mental health and ease NHS burden, report finds

By Amy Murphy, Reporter10th October 2019Education & Training, News England

Prescribing contact with nature to people with poor mental health would improve their wellbeing and ease the burden on the NHS, new research has found. People experiencing problems, such as

Guidance: Use of seclusion in care for people with mental illness or learning disability

By Iain MacDonald, Reporter10th October 2019Reports & Resources

The Mental Welfare Commission has updated its good practice guide on the use of seclusion in hospitals and in the community for people with mental illness or learning disability. The

Forth Valley nurse struck off for failing to report child sex abuse allegation

By 9th October 2019News Scotland

A NHS Forth Valley nurse who failed to report an allegation a vulnerable three-year-old girl was being sexually abused has been struck off. A Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) fitness

NHS staff ‘terrified’ to speak out on baby deaths due to blame culture – Jeremy Hunt

By Josh Thomas, George Ryan, Sophie Morris, Elizabeth Arnold, and Richard Wheeler, Reporters8th October 20198th October 2019News England

Tory former health secretary Jeremy Hunt said doctors, nurses and midwives are “terrified” of speaking out about baby deaths because of a “blame culture” within the NHS. Speaking on Baby

Review finds maternity care at two hospitals in South Wales ‘has long way to go’

By Adam Hale, Reporter8th October 2019News Wales

Maternity services provided by an NHS board have a “long way to go” before they can be declared safe for mothers and babies, according to a review panel. An independent

Mother wins right to damages after NHS Trust fail to detect Down’s syndrome

By Sian Harrison, Reporter8th October 2019News England

A mother whose son was born with Down’s syndrome after a missed screening has won the right to damages from the NHS. Edyta Mordel, 33, sued the Royal Berkshire NHS

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Thousands with incurable breast cancer face repeated GP visits before diagnosis

Health board launches ‘zimmer amnesty’ urging public to return unused equipment

Outgoing Chief Medical Officer warns no-deal Brexit will put lives at risk

Britain tops list of countries most tolerant of mental health problems

‘Nature prescriptions’ improve mental health and ease NHS burden, report finds

Forth Valley nurse struck off for failing to report child sex abuse allegation

NHS staff ‘terrified’ to speak out on baby deaths due to blame culture – Jeremy Hunt

Review finds maternity care at two hospitals in South Wales ‘has long way to go’

Mother wins right to damages after NHS Trust fail to detect Down’s syndrome

MPs reject Tory bid to launch another national inquiry into grooming gangs

Elon Musk ‘knows absolutely nothing’ about grooming gangs, Jess Phillips says

Former child abuse inquiry chairwoman urges Government to act over 2022 report

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Thousands with incurable breast cancer face repeated GP visits before diagnosis

Health board launches ‘zimmer amnesty’ urging public to return unused equipment

Outgoing Chief Medical Officer warns no-deal Brexit will put lives at risk

Britain tops list of countries most tolerant of mental health problems

‘Nature prescriptions’ improve mental health and ease NHS burden, report finds

Guidance: Use of seclusion in care for people with mental illness or learning disability

Forth Valley nurse struck off for failing to report child sex abuse allegation

NHS staff ‘terrified’ to speak out on baby deaths due to blame culture – Jeremy Hunt

Review finds maternity care at two hospitals in South Wales ‘has long way to go’

Mother wins right to damages after NHS Trust fail to detect Down’s syndrome